NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State soccer suffered a loss to open the season against Lindenwood, 2-1, on Thursday evening at Adelaide Street Field.
In the early minutes of the contest, the Redbirds posed a threat as Sophomore Eve Gricius forced a save from the Lions' goalkeeper in the 14th minute. Less than a minute later, Freshman Grace Petrie, in her first collegiate start, followed with another shot on target, forcing a save.
Despite the momentum in the opening moments of the game from the Redbirds, neither squad was able to gain an advantage as the first half closed at 0-0.